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Kentucky's Feuding Governors

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Former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear speaks at the Fancy Farm picnic August 2, 2014 in Fancy Farm, Kentucky. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear speaks at the Fancy Farm picnic August 2, 2014 in Fancy Farm, Kentucky. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Kentucky holds its presidential primary for Democrats tomorrow with Hillary Clinton trying to put an end to Bernie Sanders' recent string of victories. The fallout from Kentucky's last general election is still reverberating in the Bluegrass State. It’s been a messy transfer of power as the historically Democratic state voted in a Republican governor.

The new governor, Republican Matt Bevin, is still feuding with the previous one, Democrat Steve Beshear, and his son — who also happens to be the current attorney general. Ryland Barton from Here & Now contributor Kentucky Public Radio says each governor claims the FBI is investigating the other.

Current Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin greets voters at the Fountain Run BBQ Festival while campaigning for the Republican primary May 17, 2014 in Fountain Run, Kentucky. Bevin and Senate Minoriry Leader Mitch McConnell are campaigning heavily throughout the state during the final weekend before the Republican primary to be held May 20. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Current Kentucky governor Matt Bevin greets voters at the Fountain Run BBQ Festival while campaigning for the Republican primary May 17, 2014 in Fountain Run, Kentucky. Bevin and Senate Minoriry Leader Mitch McConnell are campaigning heavily throughout the state during the final weekend before the Republican primary to be held May 20. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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This segment aired on May 16, 2016.

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